English Premier League 2022-23: Manchester United Thrash Chelsea 4-1 To Secure Champions League Return - In Pics

Manchester United returned to the Champions League after a 4-1 thrashing of Chelsea as Erik ten Hag secured his initial target of the season. Casemiro, Anthony Martial, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford were on target as the Red Devils made light weight of their clash against Chelsea and moved up to third in the Premier League. A miserable night summed up Chelsea's season despite spending over £500 million ($620 million) in the transfer market as they slumped to an eighth defeat in 10 games since Frank Lampard returned as interim manager. More silverware could be to come next month should United halt Manchester City's charge towards the treble in the FA Cup final.

Updated: 26 May 2023 10:17 am

English Premier League 2022-23: Manchester United vs Chelsea | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester United's Casemiro, right, and Manchester United's Jadon Sancho celebrate their victory at the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.

Chelsea's head coach Frank Lampard leaves the field with Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.

Chelsea's Joao Felix celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.

Chelsea players react after Manchester United's Marcus Rashford scored his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.

Chelsea's goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, right, fails to save the goal from Manchester United's Marcus Rashford during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.

Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta, left, challenges for the ball with Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, centre, and Manchester United's Victor Lindelof during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.

Manchester United's Anthony Martial celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.

Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta, left, in action as Manchester United's Anthony Martial scores his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.

Manchester United's Antony lies on a stretcher during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.

Manchester United's Casemiro (18) scores his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England.